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RINO from Florida, here πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ There are a bunch of folks just like me who are positively joyful about the prospect of Kamala and Coach taking the reins from POTUS - especially if they pick up where President Biden leaves off πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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Trump, the malignant narcissist and likely sociopath, wearing thin? I think only Trump can stay constantly angry. Time to move on!

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Noel, I’m totally excited about the Harris Walz team. They are the perfect match.

But it’s this bullshit that worries me and the 70 fake electors.

The Georgia State Election Board voted 3-2 yesterday to pass a rule to make it easier for officials to delay the certification of results. Former President Donald Trump praised the three GOP members who passed this rule by name this week for their efforts to change certification rules.

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He is a dirtbag who thinks cheating is normal. I think he is starting to fade (hopefully) but the poison he injected in the GOP, that has to stop and party wide. There is only one way to do it reject Trumpism and win the vote top to bottom. Only when they lose will " normal" come back!

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I find it almost inconceivable that there would be anyone who cannot see the worlds of difference between the parties that you illustrated, but for those out there who are still undecided, look closely. There is no comparison. Vote for freedom, tolerance, compassion, fairness, the future.

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I'm so weary of the mean and grateful for this beginning time of kindness.

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Thank you Noel!

Your words of optimism have found a grateful recipient.

Longtime following …first time commenting

If I missed it, forgive me. Did you post your opinion on who/what possessed tRump to pick JV?

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I think he was feeling cocky after assassination attempt and let Don Jr talk him into. Obviously a huge mistake, anyone with an inkling of political savvy would have chosen Haley imho, but Trump is a moron, he also wanted access to Peter Thiel’s pockets.

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I knew that you would speak the truth πŸ‘πŸ½

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Do I dislike Thiel. Trying to export his fascism to America. I guess that's because Germany has no tolerance for it and trumpism thirsts for it.

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Germany has its Nazis still. Fascism is alive and well in Deutschland. You may remove the leader of the ideology, you cannot remove the ideology itself. Same as BibiTheButcher faces with HAMAS. He will never rid β€œIsrael” of HAMAS; HAMAS endures.

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Love the title you chose and read it with "Ode to Joy" playing alongside.

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I’m so sorry you endured that as a kid. I recall the ketchup thing. Disgusting at the time and looking back, the media didn’t challenge the fundamental meanness or lack of action within the statement. Biden changed our fundamental economic structure. Kamala with finish the job. Big things on the horizon. πŸ’™ thanks. Love you.

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'Sectional and an ottoman' made me laugh! There IS a shift in the body politic with the Harris/Walz campaign; it is tangible. Normalcy, policy derived from lived experiences which lends hope for the future. The upcoming debates will be something to watch!

Great read, Noel ~ as always ~ thank you!

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I hope to the high heavens that your hunches come true.

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Excellent essay, Noel! I'd like to add that meanness was not the only watermark of the Reagan era--"Not my job, man" was literally invented during his regime, & has lasted for decades beyond it.

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